Nova Scotia's minimum wage is going up! Effective April 1, 2015 minimum wage is $10.60 an hour for experienced workers, and $10.10 an hour for inexperienced employees. The minimum wage applies to a work week of 48 hours or less.…

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Halifax Central Library on March 27 2015 for a great discussion about pro bono in NS, and representing yourself. We will posting a summary of the afternoon session soon!…

Are you a facilitator or trainer? Do you have experience delivering educational sessions to healthcare staff? Do you want to have a positive impact on how healthcare providers respond to elder abuse in Nova Scotia? This workshop is for you.…

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